Rural Surrounds

 Hay bales

 

The fertile rolling hills surrounding Koonwarra are prime dairy country with South Gippsland supplying 20% of Australia's milk production from 700 dairy farms. Dairy Cows, black and white and tan Milk tankers are a familiar site on the roads.  Market gardens are another prominent rural activity with crops such as snow peas growing in abundance.  There are also several wineries only minutes from Koonwarra offering superb cool climate wine tastings.

Looking down on Koonwara in Spring with the wattles near the Recreation Reserve along the Tarwin River

Koonwarra is nestled in trees and is a relaxing village to stroll around.  However, venture outside the village itself and you will soon appreciate the rolling hills and farmlands that surround it and realise why it is a favoured place to live.

Rolling green hills with lovely white clouds

Peaceful green farmlands with a small house in the distance, a lady riding a grey horse and the Buffalo hlls in the distance
Looking across rolling hills with a lady on a grey horse in the foreground
 Green hills and farmlands from Egans Road, Koonwarra  Hilly farmlands from Egans Road, Koonwarra

 Koonwarra under a mystic lake of gof

 A Mystic Lake covering Koonwarra

Black Angus cows grazing on a foggy, dewy winter's morning
Light fog hanging over Koonwarra

 Farmlands with the blue hills of Bulffalo beyond Meeniyan

South Gipsland is known for its sunsets but for those who rise early the sunrises can also be spectacula.

A Koonwarra sunrise with shares of blue and pinky/orange

A short drive through Meeniyan and out to Dumbalk will bring you to Loves Lane and views like this from Mardan.  Koonwarra is truly in a beautiful part of our wonderful country.

Rolling hills

The Great Southern Rail Trail is a delight for locals and tourists alike.  Apart from a small section between Koonwarra and Meeniyan it is now possible to walk, cycle or horseride from Leongatha to Foster, a trip of  37 kms.  The sights range from views of The Prom to areas of trees and  open farmlands. 

looking north

 

A visit to the beautiful South Gippsland will amaze and surprise you and you will leave feeling revitalised and refreshed, vowing to come again.

 

Gum on Bolchs Road, Koonwarra with green farmlands

 



Please click the following link to learn more about
Koonwarra and district: www.visitpromcountry.com

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